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Timothy J Shoemaker, MD

Timothy J Shoemaker, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5230 East Stop 11 Road
Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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1542 South Bloomington Street
Greencastle, IN 46135

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Franciscan Physician Network Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Mooresville

1001 Hadley Road
Suite LL 100
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8:00am - 4:00pm
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University SOM Endo, Diab & Metab Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(274 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

135 Reviews

03/02/2026

He was kind and caring during the appointment

02/26/2026

I trust Dr shoemaker with my diabetes care. Am doing great with his meds snd would recommend him to anyone needing diabetic care

02/26/2026

He’s great!

02/23/2026

Dr shoemaker makes you very comfortable with his pleasant office demeanor.

02/23/2026

He is so knowledgeable and really caring for his patients.

02/23/2026

When you receive great care - you want to tell others. I actually had family members that had seen Dr. Shoemaker before me and I knew he was a great doctor.

02/19/2026

Very good to work with.

02/16/2026

He has been my doctor

02/16/2026

Dr Shoemaker takes the time to listen. He fully explains things. He does not rush you.

02/15/2026

Dr shoemaker is wonderful I think he stays on top of my problems and I appreciate him very much

02/12/2026

Easy to talk to. Listens to your concerns. Caring and supportive.

02/12/2026

Already told friends about him and my satisfaction with the service I receive.

02/10/2026

Listens and responds to concerns with empathy! Accurate in treatment.

02/10/2026

Very good and answers your questions

02/10/2026

Great doctor. Always listens to everything we have to say.

02/07/2026

Everyone is professional and nice

02/04/2026

He answered all questions. Explained everything in detail. Very easy to talk to and would highly recommend.

02/03/2026

Professional man listens to you explains to you well

02/02/2026

Knowledgeable

01/30/2026

very personable easy to talk to. Great dr answers al my questions and i dont feel rushed

01/27/2026

Professional, friendly, on time, informative

01/22/2026

Very competent and pleasant - clearly knowledgeable

01/22/2026

Very good doctor.

01/20/2026

Dr. Shoemaker takes time to listen to concerns or issues. He shows he cares about you and your diabetes. He's very knowledgeable and is a professional. He's friendly and offers advice.

01/19/2026

Gets to the point and wants any questions I have .

01/19/2026

Very attentive. Explains things well.

01/08/2026

Dr. Shoemaker at this time was very professional and caring, took the time to explain and listen!

01/07/2026

Same reasons as above, kind, thorough and answers questions.

01/06/2026

Dr. Shoemaker was very kind, thorough and answered all my questions.

12/23/2025

Professional, friendly and relates to me in an easy to understand manner.

12/21/2025

Dr Shoemaker is the best endocrinologist I have had during my journey with diabetes. He explains everything is so Much more detail than anyone has before. He’s detailed oriented and listens to my thoughts and feelings, then we talk openly towards resolution.

12/18/2025

He listens and explains possible changes and listens to my reaction to those changes.

12/17/2025

Again,excellent care and analysis.

12/16/2025

Very good doctor

12/15/2025

Very thorough, knowledgeable, and great office staff

12/11/2025

Prompt and professional service.

12/10/2025

Good doc

12/09/2025

I liked his manner.

12/04/2025

I really do not know anyone who needs an endocrinologist. If I were to encounter such a person, I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Shoemaker.

12/01/2025

He explained everything I need to know I he take he listen to you too

11/24/2025

Approachable. He Listens.

11/20/2025

Explains everything.

11/17/2025

Professional & caring

11/15/2025

He listens to my concerns and then comes up with solutions to help with my diabetes issues

11/10/2025

He is a great guy. Calm, compassionate, caring are the first that come to mind. I could go on and on . I normally do not respond to surveys, but when it comes to Dr. Shoemaker, I break my own rules and take the time to sing his praises.

11/05/2025

He listens!!

11/03/2025

If I would have a family member that would need Dr. Shoemaker's expertise, I would recommend him

10/27/2025

Dr. Shoemaker. Friendly staff

10/23/2025

Very nice, personable, and knowledgeable

10/20/2025

Dr. Shoemaker communicates well with patients and listens to their concerns.

10/14/2025

He is very personable and knowledgeable. A very nice guy that explains things so you can understand them

10/10/2025

He is a great Doctor, I believe he truly cares about me

09/29/2025

He's a great physician and very knowledgeable.

09/28/2025

Dr. was extremely easy to talk to and listened to me and my concerns.

09/25/2025

Dr Shoemaker is kind and helpful.

09/22/2025

Professional knowledgeable can communicate well.

09/22/2025

He is a fantastic doctor

09/21/2025

Easy to understand and very knowledgeable re diabetes.

09/19/2025

He's a great doctor!

09/17/2025

Professional, easy to talk to, explained things well.

09/16/2025

He listens to me and is so helpful in explaining things to me. He is kind and sincere.

09/15/2025

He seems very thorough and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything in a way that I could easily understand.

09/11/2025

I trust his judgement.

09/01/2025

Great doctor who cares

09/01/2025

Dr. Shoemaker was very thorough and professional.

08/27/2025

He’s good cordial

08/26/2025

Dr. Shoemaker is easy to talk to and I feel like he genuinely listens to me. He treats me like an individual patient, not just a number or a chart. That is not always the case with specialists and I appreciate it.

08/22/2025

He really explain my concerns in layman’s language.

08/21/2025

Great experience. Get in and out quickly. Dr goes over everything. Everyone very friendly and polite. Professional. It is very clean there and orderly.

08/15/2025

I’m comfortable that he knows what I need and is very caring

08/14/2025

Very informative and in no hurry

08/13/2025

He listens and works with you to manage a terrible disease.

08/13/2025

Dr Shoemaker is very welcoming and caring. He explains everything very well and truly cares for his patients health.

08/11/2025

Comprehensive care in all areas of diabetes.

08/09/2025

Feel comfortable with him

08/07/2025

He listens. Gives advise but does not pressure you.

08/06/2025

very professional and knowledgeable

08/06/2025

Kind and caring doctor who is patient and willing to listen.

08/05/2025

He is the best at what he does.

08/04/2025

Knowledgeable

08/04/2025

Cares about his patience

07/28/2025

Dr. Shoemaker is great but the people running the office dont seem to have things together.

07/12/2025

Personable, professional, and takes time to listen

07/09/2025

He is very personable and works with me in treatment

07/05/2025

He's a wonderful Doctor

07/03/2025

don't know if I will ever have a need to would if I could he is very thorough

07/03/2025

Great doctor. He took the time to throughly go over and explain my health care plain and listened to my concerns.

06/30/2025

Explained my care in an easy to understand manner and spent the time needed to thoroughly layout proper procedures to manage my diabetic care.

06/26/2025

Detailed information provided in a way that was understandable.

06/18/2025

Caring and concerned. Always prompt and positive.

06/15/2025

Will not have you come back if not necessary easy to understand instructions

06/09/2025

I would trust his treatment for them in his specialty.

06/08/2025

Dr. Shoemaker has helped me get my AQ1C and blood sugar under control. Before I met Dr. Shoemaker my A1C was around 9>0 and my blood sugar was at least in low to mid 200's.

05/31/2025

Dr. Shoemaker truly cares and wants his patients to feel better.

05/29/2025

He is very nice , polite, and explains everything to us in a way we knows what he is saying.

05/28/2025

He listens and explains what is going on with my medical issues. I believe he is sincerely interested in helping me work through my diabetes.

05/28/2025

As said before. Dr Shoemaker has been very helpful

05/26/2025

He is caring and takes time to listen

05/21/2025

Dr. Shoemaker is the best. He listens, and he's understanding. He always makes me feel comfortable and welcomed to address questions.

05/20/2025

Again, 31yrs and I've seen a few doctors Dr. Shoemaker whole approach and listening skills are some of the best.

05/19/2025

Easy to talk to, kind.

05/17/2025

He listens to me.

05/12/2025

Very prompt send knowledgeable

05/07/2025

He is Personable

05/05/2025

Doctor Shoemaker was recommended as a provider by a family member. I often talk with friends and family about my diabetes journey. If someone would ask, I would encourage them to contact Dr. Shoemaker's practice.

05/01/2025

Dr. Shoemaker is patient, listens well, and conservative in his treatments. Answers all questions and does not seem to be in a hurry. Very pleasant guy!

04/30/2025

I really like Dr. Shoemaker. I previously saw another Dr there who always made me feel bad and self-conscious about my health issue. I would have terrible anxiety leading up to my appointments. I don’t have that with Dr. Shoemaker. I feel very comfortable with him.

04/28/2025

Dr. Shoemaker is good at discussing medical conditions, changes that may be needed and possible options that would be available.

04/28/2025

When I’m taken to the room he has always joined me right away. I feel like he’s always approached me on a personal level and doesn’t make me feel like I’m on an assembly line. Dr. Shoemaker is a great doctor and goes over everything with me!

04/28/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Great with patients.

04/25/2025

Friendly,not rush you out. Sits down and talks with you. Know is stuff.

04/25/2025

He explains things, Instead of just doing things his way.

04/24/2025

My fears were great, not knowing what to expect with a new diagnosis. Dr Shoemaker compassionately walked me through, start to finish, a detailed explanation of what the diagnosis means, what brought me to this point, what treatment options are available and the pros/cons of each. He encouraged me to research the two options he presented and followed up with phone calls to ensure I was aware of where we were in process (labs, insurance, etc),and providing an opportunity to address any question/concerns. I left feeling assured that I was in the best of hands!

04/24/2025

Knowledgeable, easy to talk to, listened, helpful

04/23/2025

He spoke with about my problems and different approaches to get em right on my own

04/23/2025

Through and pleasant. listens to concerns.

04/23/2025

Personable and knowledgeable

04/23/2025

Dr. Shoemaker makes managing my issues seem easy. His instructions are clear and simple.

04/22/2025

Great doctor. Been seeing him for years.

04/21/2025

He always listens to me and answers my questions

04/21/2025

Thorough explanations and attentive. Listened

04/18/2025

Good care. Good attitude.

04/17/2025

This is my second appointment, very helpful

04/17/2025

Easy to talk with, caring and knowledgeable.

04/17/2025

He always listens to my concerns and talks to me in a manner that I can understand. He is always upfront with me.

04/16/2025

He was very caring and good at answering all the questions I had about my condition.

04/07/2025

Thorough and takes time to answer my questions.

04/03/2025

He is friendly and he listens and explains everything so I can understand

03/30/2025

Dr Shoemaker is good at educating his patients on diabetes. Even though I’ve had type 2 diabetes for years, I learned some new things!

03/25/2025

Explains everything well. Good Dr.

03/23/2025

He is informative and helpful with all of my appointments!

03/21/2025

Well, IF I have family/friends who need the specialty of Dr. Shoemaker, I will certainly recommend him. From my first visit with him today, he seems to be a capable physician.

03/19/2025

Listens to concerns, friendly but straight forward and professional.

03/18/2025

He knows about and understands your health issues.

03/17/2025

The whole staff was excellent. I was so nervous about my appointment but they made me feel at ease, and I left very confident in my plan.
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